Woodrow, James, 1828-1907

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Birth 1828
Death 1907

Biographical notes:

Editor of the Southern Presbyterian [newspaper], professor at University of South Carolina, and Presbyterian clergyman; proponent of theory of evolution; and beginning 28 Dec. 1865; in 1873, Woodrow claimed a "larger circulation than any other daily or weekly published in the State ..."

From the description of Account books, 1848-1875. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 48991267

James Woodrow was a chemistry student who attended a class of Robert Bunsen (1811-1859) in Heidelberg in 1855.

From the guide to the James Woodrow's Notebooks for Professor Robert Bunsen's Laboratory, 1855, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida)

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Subjects:

  • Chemistry
  • Presbyterian Church
  • Presbyterian Church
  • Editors
  • Natural history
  • Newspapers
  • Periodicals
  • Presbyterians
  • Smithsonian Publications

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  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)